1 occurrence

'Desist' in the Bible

And Samuel saith unto Saul, 'Desist, and I declare to thee that which Jehovah hath spoken unto me to-night;' and he saith to him, 'Speak.'

Verse ConceptsTelling Of God

Bible Theasaurus

Abstain (16 instances)
Desist (12 instances)
Refrain (50 instances)